Gig economy is terrifying – and totally worth it for this Minnesota freelancer
A freelancer weighs the pros and cons of the fast-growing self-employment sector.
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I'm a baby boomer lost in the millennial world of a co-working office space
What a 60-year-old learned when she rented a desk at a Minneapolis co-working office for freelancers, start-ups and other entrepreneurs.
10,000 Takes
An author's 40-year fascination (and theory) about Congdon murders
Double homicide case became a career-long quest for this Twin Cities reporter and writer.
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I divorced my husband but forged a lasting bond with his ex-wife
At first I assumed the worst about her. But she proved herself an ally and true friend.
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Can the 'No Buy' challenge cure my shopping habit?
I'm practically a fixture at Twin Cities vintage boutiques and bookstores. Could I make it one month without buying anything?
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Millennial thanks the 'unofficial mothers' she met in Minnesota
The matriarchs whom this East Coast 20-something found in Minnesota weren't blood-related, weren't teachers, weren't necessarily bosses — but they looked out for a newcomer missing her mother.
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Why men like me should talk openly about depression
We're supposed to keep our feelings buried, but I've learned there's a better way.
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Minneapolis caterer recalls four unforgettable, regrettable '80s proms
From fashion fails to arranged dates, prom nights were memorable for all the wrong reasons.
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How I learned to stop worrying and start loving leggings
They might be America's most hated fashion trend, but I love my leggings anyway.
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How the 1987 Minnesota Twins helped me grieve my father
His father died in March 1987. Days later, the Twins embarked upon their championship season.